Program Finance Manager
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for an experienced and detail-oriented Program Finance Manager to join our Program Finance and Analysis Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL Business Services enables and facilitates the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of ARL by providing efficient and high-quality contracting, purchasing, accounting, and related capabilities to all ARL programs. This position will provide budget management and fiscal controls at ARL and will serve as the Program Finance Manager (PFM) for one of the major technical offices within ARL.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Verify financial controls are maintained to assure financial and budgetary information is in compliance with accounting/budgetary concepts and University policy and procedure
Assure approval paths, roles, and authorizations are established based on appropriate access and controls
Manage budgets for all funds, including sponsored research, overhead, and fee; assist in the budget development process
Approve or oversee approval of all financial documents and transactions, expenditures (including purchasing card and travel), and budget; ensure compliance with PSU/ARL policies and procedures, as well as specific federal regulations
Provide and/or coordinate advice on budget management, financial controls, and
policies/procedures; provide training as requiredPrepare reports, including analysis of historical and current trends and forecasting of funding profile, base estimates, overhead spending, and service centers
Prepare and oversee the portfolio of sponsored research funding for assigned areas, including completion of Estimate to Complete (ETC) budgets
Supervise employees, to include coaching, mentorship, and performance management
Required skills/experience areas include:
Experience in complex financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Prior success managing and developing a team of financial specialists
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-discipli
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